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Blonde Witch

Moorhouse's Brewery
United Kingdom·Blonde Ale
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A full-bodied blonde ale with a distinct fruit taste, a citrus finish from the hops and a sweet malt character. Centennial and Progress sit over Maris Otter, pale ale and wheat malts. The name plays on the whispering call of the siren, golden and spellbinding, and golden is how it pours. At 4.4% it is brewed all year and comes as cask, bottle and keg.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusymalty
fruity
citrusy
malty
hoppy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, fruity esters balanced against sweet Maris Otter and pale ale malz notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde Witch

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that displays strong lacing as it recedes. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the glass. The overall visual presentation is inviting and well-defined, characteristic of a well-crafted ale.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, fruity esters balanced against sweet Maris Otter and pale ale malz notes. Citrus character emerges from the Centennial and Progress hops, offering a restrained floral and herbal backdrop without overwhelming the composition. There is a subtle wheaten softness underlying the overall bouquet.

fruity esterssweet malzcitrus hopswheaten softness

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with pronounced stone fruit and citrus flavors coating the palate. Mid-palate reveals layers of gentle sweetness from the malz bill, while the Centennial and Progress hops provide a crisp, zesty lift that prevents cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the fruit and malt interplay to dominate.

full-bodiedstone fruitmalty sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. A refreshing quality emerges, leaving the palate cleansed and inviting another sip.

clean finishcitrus lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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